David Threlfall - Actor Profile

David Threlfall

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
44Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 12, 1953
Birth Place: Burnage, Manchester, England, UK

About David Threlfall

Born in Burnage, Manchester in 1953, David Threlfall is a celebrated actor of stage, film and television. In the latter, he is perhaps best known as the feckless Frank Gallagher in Channel 4's Shameless. In 1994 whilst working on a production of The Count of Monte Cristo at the Royal Exchange, Manchester, Threlfall met Bosnian actress Brana Bajic and the pair subsequently married a year later.

David Threlfall Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David Threlfall reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of David Threlfall's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of David Threlfall's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Evidently... John Cooper Clarke, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best David Threlfall Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Threlfall's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie David Threlfall has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Unforgivable Brian Mitchell Super Hit Similar →
2024 Bing & Friends: Birthday Celebration Flop (voice) Flop Similar →
2023 Dodger Special: Bad Egg Sir Charles Rowan Flop Similar →
2022 Dodger Special: Train Sir Charles Rowan Flop Similar →
2020 Faith Healer Teddy Flop Similar →
2020 Beckett Double Bill (Krapp's Last Tape / The Old Tune) Cream Flop Similar →
2015 The Ark Noah Average Similar →
2014 Black Sea Peters Average Similar →
2014 Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This Tommy Cooper Hit Similar →
2012 Evidently... John Cooper Clarke Himself Super Hit Similar →
2009 Nowhere Boy George Toogood Smith Hit Similar →
2007 Elizabeth: The Golden Age Dr. John Dee Hit Similar →
2007 Hot Fuzz Martin Blower Super Hit Similar →
2006 Housewife, 49 Will Last Average Similar →
2006 Like Minds John Colbie Average Similar →
2006 Alien Autopsy Jeffrey Average Similar →
2005 The Queen's Sister Prince Philip Flop Similar →
2004 Benefit to Mankind Carl Swannee Flop Similar →
2003 Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward Hit Similar →
2003 Chunky Monkey Donald Leek Flop Similar →
2001 Conspiracy Friedrich Wilhelm Kritzinger Hit Similar →
1999 Mary, Mother of Jesus Joseph of Nazareth Flop Similar →
1999 Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll - Flop Similar →
1993 The Clothes in the Wardrobe Syl Average Similar →
1993 Diana: Her True Story Prince Charles Flop Similar →
1993 A Statement of Affairs Alan Flop Similar →
1992 Patriot Games Inspector Highland Hit Similar →
1991 A Murder of Quality Stanley Rode Flop Similar →
1990 The Russia House Wicklow Average Similar →
1990 He's Asking For Me Andy Flop Similar →
1989 A Casualty of War Tom Rowse Flop Similar →
1989 Seeing in the Dark Tony Flop Similar →
1989 Murderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal Story Alex Average Similar →
1989 When the Whales Came Jack Jenkins Average Similar →
1986 Paradise Postponed Leslie Titmus Hit Similar →
1984 Dog Ends Robert Flop Similar →
1983 Red Monarch Vasily Flop Similar →
1983 King Lear Edgar Hit Similar →
1982 Rolling Home Donald Flop Similar →
1982 Mike Leigh: Making Plays Self Super Hit Similar →
1979 The Brylcreem Boys George Hunn Flop Similar →
1977 Scum Archer Hit Similar →
1977 The Kiss of Death Trevor Average Similar →
1976 I Want to Be Like You Steve Flop Similar →

David Threlfall - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Threlfall?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Threlfall is "Evidently... John Cooper Clarke" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has David Threlfall acted in?

David Threlfall has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Threlfall?

Other notable films include "Mike Leigh: Making Plays", "Unforgivable", and "Hot Fuzz".

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